Tanzania: MPs Urge Sterner Anti-Graft Action

Property confiscation, execution of leaders convicted of corruption and fully empowerment of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) were proposed as the most effective measures to check the escalating corruption in the country.

Constitution, Legal Affairs and Governance Parliamentary Committee told the House that the government has to swiftly respond to corrupt practices reported in the public offices.

Reading the reports on the implementation of 2014/2015 budget for the President’s Office and suggestions for 2015/2016 budget estimates, Chairman of the committee, Mr Jason Rweikiza hinted that all government officials implicated in any scandal should have their properties confiscated.